Julie K. Rose

unabridgedchick: Review & giveaway. I adored David...

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:21 -0700

Review & giveaway. I adored David Morrell’s MURDER AS A FINE ART (Mulholland Books) — deliciously fun murder mystery set in 1854 London featuring famed drug addict/writer Thomas DeQuincey, his fabu daughter, a crazy serial killer, government coverups, good cops…

doubleshiny: “A quarter of a century after Lt Uhura boldly went...

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:43:30 -0700

doubleshiny:

“A quarter of a century after Lt Uhura boldly went where no African American had gone before, her protogee returned the favor. Before blasting into orbit aboard the Endeavour in 1992, Dr Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, called actress Nichelle Nichols to thank her for the inspiration. And then she made a promise.

Despite NASA’s rigid protocol, Jemison would begin each shift with a salute that only a Trekkie could appreciate. “Hailing frequencies open,” she could be heard repeating throughout the eight day mission.”

Source

withnailrules: Bruges by William Stanley Haseltine, c. 1877

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:28 -0700

withnailrules:

Bruges by William Stanley Haseltine, c. 1877

pmikos: (via Suzanne Jongmans)

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:28:18 -0700

pmikos:

(via Suzanne Jongmans)

thewaynorth: Sigrid Undset born May 20, 1882 Gratulerer med...

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:39:57 -0700

thewaynorth:

Sigrid Undset
born May 20, 1882

Gratulerer med dagen!

Is it November 23 yet? How about now? Now? How about now?

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:28 -0700

Is it November 23 yet? How about now? Now? How about now?

ashavah: shinitama: sadness-or-euphoria: Doctor, this is why...

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:39:52 -0700

ashavah:

shinitama:

sadness-or-euphoria:

Doctor, this is why I love you. Right here.

Vincent van Gogh was a man who is somewhat famous for his mental instability. He later ended his own life. For the Doctor to go and show him that his art mattered, and that his existence mattered…is amazing. And I wish someone could have shown this amazing artist how much he contributed to the world.

I wish the Doctor could show everyone how they mattered, because everybody does matter. In our own small way, we change the world simply by existing.

I will always, always, ALWAYS reblog this when it’s on my dash.

This episode was so beautiful. And hit me so close to home.

I am not ashamed to say I bawled.

In my top 3 favorite Who episodes, no doubt.

"But here’s the thing. Never mind us blundering fools, check out the fans. Two hundred and ten of..."

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:08 -0700

“But here’s the thing. Never mind us blundering fools, check out the fans. Two hundred and ten of them, with the top-secret episode within their grasp – and because we asked nicely, they didn’t breathe a word. Not one. Even Doctor Who websites have been closing their comments sections, just in case anyone blurts. I’m gobsmacked. I’m impressed. Actually, I’m humbled. And we are all very grateful.”

- Steven Moffat: how fans saved the Doctor Who finale | Television & radio | guardian.co.uk (via doctorwho)

centuriespast: Beatrix Potter (1866–1943)“My rabbit Peter is so...

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:08:10 -0700

centuriespast:

Beatrix Potter (1866–1943)
“My rabbit Peter is so lazy.”
Autograph letter signed to Noël Moore, 4 February 1895

The Morgan Library

doctorwho: Matt Smith and David Tennant Behind the Scenes of...

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:53:12 -0700

doctorwho:

Matt Smith and David Tennant Behind the Scenes of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special!

Here it is. Matt and David discuss life as The Doctor!

Thanks to everyone who worked really hard to keep the secret a secret this past week.

(And big thanks to the Doctor Who Facebook Page for helping get this to us earlier than we thought we’d have it. Go follow them if you aren’t already.)

Reminder: the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special is set to air November 23, 2013 — the anniversary of the first broadcast of Doctor Who ever.

fynorway: May 17 - Norwegian Constitution Day - Bergen (by...

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:55:04 -0700

fynorway:

May 17 - Norwegian Constitution Day - Bergen (by KristianJorgensen)

Ja, vi elsker dette landet - Yes, we love this country,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:57:00 -0700

Ja, vi elsker dette landet - Yes, we love this country, Norwegian national anthem.

Today is 17 Mai (Syttende Mai), Norwegian constitution day. Gratulerer med dagen (congratulations on the day)!

Here’s a link to the background, and the lyrics.

mpdrolet: Morning tram, 1924 Josef Sudek

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:55:13 -0700

mpdrolet:

Morning tram, 1924

Josef Sudek

doctorwho: River. How I loff her.

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:43:15 -0700

doctorwho:

River.

How I loff her.

teacake421:

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:08:10 -0700

teacake421:

cloysterbell: Oh, that box.

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:54:09 -0700

cloysterbell:

Oh, that box.

ancientart: Viking ship. The ships in this museum were...

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:58 -0700

ancientart:

Viking ship. The ships in this museum were excavated from the burial sites of prominent vikings - the vikings believed that the deceased could bring the material belongings buried with them into the afterlife.

Courtesy & currently located at the Viking Ship Museum, Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. Photo taken by Grzegorz Wysocki

1. Thanks Ronnies <3

2. 100% AWESOME

3. This place is amazing and fills me with glee, and a little bit of pride.

"I haven’t done [a Doctor Who] episode set on Earth yet, and I haven’t created a new monster. And..."

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:59 -0700

“I haven’t done [a Doctor Who] episode set on Earth yet, and I haven’t created a new monster. And there’s part of me that feels… I haven’t scared anybody yet… The Cybermen have a few little scary bits but it’s running at about a 5 of 6. I’d love to a 9. I’d love to do something that sends adults behind the sofa too and makes them wee. Pools of wee.”

- Neil Gaiman on writing episodes of Doctor Who (via doctorwho)

crashinglybeautiful: Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau - Coastline II,...

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:46:25 -0700

crashinglybeautiful:

Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau - Coastline II, 1908 (bofransson)

obiwanskenobi: (x) Oh my lord YES.

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:33:06 -0700

obiwanskenobi:

(x)

Oh my lord YES.